I have enjoyed many homemade veggie burgers in the past. Some more than others. Some more complicated and time consuming than others. These patties were the epitome of time well spent. Seriously yummy. Combine acorn squash, cranberries, hearty oats, carmelized onions and pecans, shape it into a burger, and you end up with a fall […]
Resisting Junk Food Cravings
We are all born with a propensity to seek food that knocks our socks off. In our historical world of hunters and gatherers, this was a biologically necessary tool for survival. In our modern world it’s a prescription for…. prescriptions. Whole natural foods that are high is salt, high in calories, and contain sugar (like […]
Healthy, Fit, and Fabulous Initiative: Week 1
Here we go! Welcome to the program. If you’re on board, you’re in for some exciting changes to come! The focus for this first week is super basic. Exercise Goal: Walk 15 minutes at a moderate pace, no incline necessary. Do this 5x’s during the week. The main purpose here is to make time for […]
The Healthy, Fit, and Fabulous Initiative
“I know I should eat better, I know I should exercise more, I know I need to lose weight, BUT…… Too little time! I’m too tired after work. I don’t have time to cook. Healthy food is expensive, yadda yadda yadda. I try for a while and then I go back to my old weighs…” […]
What Vegans Eat
It’s a common question for those who are thinking about making a change. “Ok, so I kind of understand what I’m not supposed to eat – meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy. I get it. If it has a face or a mother, it’s off my plate. But I’m stuck there – what exactly should I […]
Wellness – A Journey AND a Destination!
What does it mean to be well? Like many people, I thought it was the state of being not-sick. As I’ve earned increasingly greater wellness, I have experienced that it’s so much more than that. Some would say that those eating a whole foods plant based lifestyle are living a life of restrictions. No pizza, […]
